Sacred Stick

Sacred Stick

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“Before there was light, before there was earth, the game was played.” -Esteemed Elder Oren Lyons, Jr. (Onondaga/Seneca)

Sacred Stick examines the historical, cultural, and spiritual aspects of lacrosse. From the ancient Maya to the world famous Iroquois Nationals team, this program explores a uniquely Indigenous sport that, like Native peoples themselves, adapted and endured within the dominant culture. As lacrosse surges in popularity, it has now become the fastest growing sport in North America. But for Native peoples, it has always been and continues to be much more than a game.

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Home DVD, Educational DVD, Educational+ DVD, Home Streaming, Educational Streaming

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Educational Resources: Viewer Discussion Guide; Lacrosse Educational Guide
Program Length:
57 minutes
Director and Producer: Michelle Danforth (Oneida)
Co-Producers: Patty Loew, PH.D. (Ojibwe) and Wisconsin Public Television
Editor: Dean Thomas
Format:
DVD
Public Broadcast Release: 2013

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Walt Pourier

Vice Chair

Walt is Oglala Lakota and created the logo for Urban Rez. He is Creative Director, owner of Nakota Designs Advertising Designs and Graphics. Executive Director of the Stronghold Society nonprofit dedicated to instilling hope and supporting youth movements through Live Life Call To Action Campaigns.

JORDANA BASS

Project Coordinator​

(Hataža Mani Winga)​

"Cinema Aficionado"

Role: Jordana is excited to engage with different Native/Indigenous communities. Her passion for working with youth will help develop the Native Youth Media Project. She will also assist with the Creative Shorts Fellowship (CSF) to help organize deliverables for filmmakers.